Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Optical illusions exist to trick our mind into believing that we see something that doesn’t really exist or into lacking to see the obvious. Either way, they are fun and trigger discussions. They also make us think deeply about their meaning and about what they truly represent. The following optical illusion can help you determine…

People eat and drink unhealthy things all the time. Some people are aware of the consequences, while others are not. Some know the consequences of these foods, but just don’t give a damn. This article isn’t about food, though. It is about a common drink that millions of people consume every day. Roughly 25% of…

A plane carrying a family home to Mexico from Philadelphia was involved in a fatal crash Friday night. The family, including a mom and her daughter, were travelling to Mexico after a life-saving medical treatment in the States. Tragically, the aircraft crashed around 30 seconds after take off. Along with the mother and daughter, onboard…

Wikimedia Commons Biden Grants Last-Minute Pardons to Shield Allies from Potential Retaliation by Trump Administration In a surprising and strategic move, President Joe Biden issued a series of last-minute pardons aimed at protecting key allies from possible backlash by the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Among those pardoned were notable figures such as former…

Hamaad Raza, the man whose wife was on board American Airlines Flight 5342 when it collided with a US military helicopter, shared the last text she had sent to him. The plane was flying from Wichita, Kansas to Washington DC. and crashed at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night. In a heartbreaking interview with WUSA9, Raza revealed his wife texted…